Market Manager

1915 South / Ashley; Dothan (AL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

1915 South is seeking a Market Manager to lead and grow our Northwest market operations across seven locations, from Enterprise to Albany, with a mix of in-store leadership and remote coaching. You will guide store leaders, drive KPIs, and promote a guest-centric experience across our furniture retailers.

The role emphasizes developing leaders, using data to guide results, and maintaining momentum through regular coaching and strategic action planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers and sales leadership to drive high performance and engagement across assigned markets.
• Build a strong leadership bench by identifying, developing, and promoting future sales leaders.
• Set clear expectations, inspect execution, and hold leaders accountable through consistent follow-up and presence.
• Drive a "Win the Day" culture by establishing daily priorities, urgency, and focus at every location.
• Provide effective in-store coaching by observing, modeling, and reinforcing selling behaviors and leadership standards.
• Maintain momentum through remote coaching, including calls, video, and regular check-ins with store leaders.
• Drive sales performance using data and analytics, monitoring KPIs such as revenue, SPG, close rate, average ticket, margin, finance, bedding, protection, and delivery.
• Partner with store leadership to create and execute action plans that close performance gaps and improve results.
• Serve as a clear and consistent communicator, translating strategy into executable actions across all locations.
• Champion a guest-centric sales culture by ensuring daily behaviors align with an exceptional customer experience.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, required. College degree, preferred.

Job description

Market Manager Join our winning team, 1915 South, as a Market Manager. 1915 South owns and operates 30 Ashley stores and 3 distribution centers across the southeast, including locations in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Virginia. Our company is focused on employee growth and development, providing exceptional customer service and being passionate about what we do!

Position Summary:

The Market Manager drives performance across assigned markets by developing sales leaders, reinforcing consistent execution, and using data to guide results. This role balances in-store presence and remote coaching to build a strong ?Win the Day? culture and deliver an exceptional guest experience. The Northwest Market includes (7) locations: Enterprise, Dothan, Opelika, Columbus, Macon, Warner Robins, and Albany.

Job Duties:

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers and sales leadership to drive high performance and engagement across assigned markets.
• Build a strong leadership bench by identifying, developing, and promoting future sales leaders.
• Set clear expectations, inspect execution, and hold leaders accountable through consistent follow-up and presence.
• Drive a ?Win the Day? culture by establishing daily priorities, urgency, and focus at every location.
• Provide effective in-store coaching by observing, modeling, and reinforcing selling behaviors and leadership standards.
• Maintain momentum through remote coaching, including calls, video, and regular check-ins with store leaders.
• Drive sales performance using data and analytics, monitoring KPIs such as revenue, SPG, close rate, average ticket, margin, finance, bedding, protection, and delivery.
• Partner with store leadership to create and execute action plans that close performance gaps and improve results.
• Serve as a clear and consistent communicator, translating strategy into executable actions across all locations.
• Champion a guest-centric sales culture by ensuring daily behaviors align with an exceptional customer experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required. College degree, preferred.
• Experience: 3?5+ years in retail sales leadership experience in high-volume or furniture retail environment, required.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Physical Demands: Lifting (25lbs), Standing (Extended?Time), Travel (75% of Time)
• Work Environment: Retail Sales Floor; Remote
• Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, and Evenings; On-Call Requirements

Compensation:

• Competitive commission-based pay with performance bonuses

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Paid Time Off:

• Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement: 401(k)

retirement plan with company matching contributions

Tuition Assistance:

• College tuition support through Thomas University

Employee Discounts:

• Generous employee discounts on furniture

Career Development:

• Long-term career advancement opportunities with a strong promote-from-within culture. Many of our leaders at 1915 South began their careers here- when you join us, you?re not just taking a job, you?re building a future!